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Local students named to ULM’s fall honor lists

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the President’s and Dean’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester. Eligibility for the President’s List requires full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 semester hours completed) and the list is calculated based on the following G.P.A.
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

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Acadia Parish assessor begins 4th term

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CROWLEY — Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean was sworn in for his fourth term of office during ceremonies on Dec. 30, 2024. The Oath of Office was administered by Judge James M. Cunningham, Retired.   “What an honor for our office and staff,” Petitjean said.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Troy Michael Shelvin, 54, 200 block of Alex Stoute Road, Port Barre. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Sunset Police.
Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort to celebrates 30th anniversary

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
KINDER – Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder. The event is free and open to the public.
Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam on Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
For the first time since 2023, Geno Delafose leads the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.
Flowers are placed Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at a memorial site on Bourbon Street in New Orleans near where 14 people were killed early Wednesday in a terrorist attack. The large yellow barrier is one of four that were placed on each side of hydraulic gate installed across Bourbon Street a day after Shamsud-Din Jabbar sped down three blocks before crashing and being killed in a shootout with police. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Flowers are placed Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at a memorial site on Bourbon Street in New Orleans near where 14 people were killed early Wednesday in a terrorist attack. The large yellow barrier is one of four that were placed on each side of hydraulic gate installed across Bourbon Street a day after Shamsud-Din Jabbar sped down three blocks before crashing and being killed in a shootout with police. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

All 14 people killed in New Orleans terrorist attack identified

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
All 14 people killed in Wednesday morning’s terror attack on Bourbon Street have been identified, either through family members or verification from the local coroner.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 7 Daniel Brown, 66, 700 block of West Oak, Eunice. Bench warrant. Alex Fontenot, 20, 500 block of East Peach, Eunice. Bench warrant. Robert Houston Burrows, 33, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 7 12:22 a.m. Welfare check on a subject in the 1500 block of West Maple. 10:38 a.m.
Linda Prejean Pitre

Linda Prejean Pitre

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Linda Prejean Pitre

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Linda Prejean Pitre passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 72. No Services have been planned at this time.
Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office schedules Concealed Carry Permit Weapon class

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Sheriff office host Concealed Carry Permit class is set for Jan. 18. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training and Louisiana law update class beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 211 West Park in Eunice.